Solution Manual For Automotive Technology, A Systems Approach, 4th Canadian Edition by Erjavec

Instructor’s Manual y6




to accompany y6




Michel Melkert, Fanshaw College
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Complete Sections Solutions Manual ar
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e included (Section 1 to 9)
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** Immediate Download
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** Swift Response
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** All Chapters included
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, Table of Contents y6 y6




Section 1: Automotive Technology................................................................................. 1-1
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Section 2: Engines. .......................................................................................................... 2-1
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Section 3: Electricity ....................................................................................................... 3-1
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Section 4: Engine Performance ....................................................................................... 4-1
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Section 5: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles .......................................................... 5-1
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Section 6: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles ..................................................... 6-1
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Section 7: Suspension and Steering Systems ................................................................. 7-1
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Section 8: Brakes ............................................................................................................. 8-1
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Section 9: Passenger Comfort ......................................................................................... 9-1
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CHAPTER 1 y6




Careers in the Automotive Industry
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW y6



This chapter examines the automotive industry today and points out the changes that are occurri
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ng. Professional service provided by a properly trained technician is critical because of the tech
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nology used in today’s vehicles. A detailed description is given of what it takes to be a profe
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ssional technician. Included are descriptions of career opportunities, job classifications, and th
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e various automotive education programs that are available in Canada. Automotive Service Te
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chnician Interprovincial Standards and ASE certification requirements are also provided.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES y6




 Describe the reasons why today’s automotive industry is considered a global industry.
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 Explain how computer technology has changed the way vehicles are built and serviced.
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 Explain why the need for qualified automotive technicians is increasing.
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 Describe the major types of businesses that employ automotive technicians.
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 List some of the many job opportunities available to people with a background in automot
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ive technology.
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 Describe the different ways a student can gain work experience while attending classes.
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 Describe the requirements for Red Seal certification of automotive technicians.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE WITH TEACHING HINTS y6 y6 y6 y6



I. Servicing Today’s Vehicles y6 y6


A. The Importance of Automotive Technicians
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B. The Need for Quality Service
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C. The Need for Ongoing Service
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1. Warranties
2. Increased Vehicle Age y6 y6


Hint: Discuss the need for repairs as cars become older and what opportunities this
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need presents to a qualified technician.
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D. Career Opportunities y6


1. Dealerships
2. Independent Service Shops y6 y6


3. Franchise Repair Shop y6 y6


4. Store-Associated Shops y6


5. Fleet Service and Maintenance y6 y6 y6


Hint: Discuss career opportunities in all areas of automotive service.
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II. Job Classifications
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A. Service Technician y6




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B.
Shop Foreman y6


C.
Service Adviser y6


D.
Service Manager y6


E.
Service Director y6


F.
Parts Counterperson y6


G.
Parts Manager y6


Hint: Discuss the various automotive shop positions and how they each relate to the techni
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III. Related Career Opportunities y6 y6


A. Parts Distribution y6


B. Marketing and Sales y6 y6


C. Other Opportunities y6


IV. Training for a Career in Automotive Service y6 y6 y6 y6 y6 y6


A. Student Work Experience y6 y6


1. Job Shadowing Program y6 y6


2. Mentoring Program y6


3. Cooperative Education y6


4. Part-Time Employment y6


B. Canada’s Automotive Apprenticeship Program y6 y6 y6


C. The Need for Continuous Learning y6 y6 y6 y6


V. ASE Certification y6


Hint: Introduce the various programs in your area that are available to students.
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WHAT ARE COMMON STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS AND
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STUMBLING BLOCKS? y6




 Without experience, students will struggle with understanding how an automotive shop functions.
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 Possibly have a shop owner visit the class or arrange to take the students to observe a shop d
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uring operating hours.
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 To help students understand a shop’s different job classifications, place various students as the s
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hop foreman or service writer and have them arrange the ―workload‖ for the day’s shop activiti
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es.
 Have the students refer to the job classification section of the chapter as a reference for t
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hese assignments. Refer to pages 8-12 of Chapter 1 for reference.
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SHOP ACTIVITIES AND CASE STUDIES
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Here are some activities you can review in-
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class as a group, or ask students to complete individually or in pairs:
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1. Research a vehicle of your choice. Visit the manufacturer or dealership website. Make a list of
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all of the systems in that vehicle that are controlled by electronics. If you are unsure of system,
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include its name on the list and talk to your instructor about it.
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